This page lists databases or static web sites produced by state government or their political subdivisions that provide biographical sketches of authors, state officials, famous state residents, etc. It was last reviewed on December 23, 2012.

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This page lists databases or static web sites produced by state government or their political subdivisions that provide biographical sketches of authors, state officials, famous state residents, etc. It was last reviewed on June 15, 2013.

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**''Florida Biography & Citation Index'' contains references to biographical information on notable Floridians in the books, periodicals, vertical files, newspapers and maps of the State Library's Florida Collection. Some of the resources indexed are rare, but many are current periodicals that might be found in local libraries. The records in this index are a subset of the State Library of Florida's library catalog and are searched through the [http://dlis.dos.state.fl.us/Library/ Library Online Catalog]. To search for just the Florida Biography/Citation Index citations, click on the "Power Search" option (under the search box), and then on the search form, choose Florida Biography & Citation Index from the "Location" dropdown box. On the results of your search, you will see a list of the records with a call number in the format FLCITE(374332.1). Click on the "Details" button to see the record. On the detailed record click on the "Catalog Record" tab to see the list of citations for that record.

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**''Florida Biography & Citation Index'' contains references to biographical information on notable Floridians in the books, periodicals, vertical files, newspapers and maps of the State Library's Florida Collection. Some of the resources indexed are rare, but many are current periodicals that might be found in local libraries. The records in this index are a subset of the State Library of Florida's library catalog and are searched through the [http://ibistro.dos.state.fl.us/uhtbin/cgisirsi/x/x/0/49 Library Online Catalog]. To search for just the Florida Biography/Citation Index citations, click on the "Advanced Search" option (under the search box), and then on the search form, choose Florida Biography & Citation Index from the "Location" dropdown box. On the results of your search, you will see a list of the records with a call number in the format FLCITE(374332.1). Click on the "Details" button to see the record. On the detailed record click on the "Catalog Record" tab to see the list of citations for that record.

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*Wyoming

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**[http://wiki.wyomingauthors.org/ Wyoming Authors Wiki] - The Wyoming Authors Wiki is a clearinghouse for information on book authors who've lived in Wyoming or who write about Wyoming. You can search the wiki using the box in the top right corner of every page, or you can browse by author, county or genre.

**[http://wiki.wyomingauthors.org/ Wyoming Authors Wiki] - The Wyoming Authors Wiki is a clearinghouse for information on book authors who've lived in Wyoming or who write about Wyoming. You can search the wiki using the box in the top right corner of every page, or you can browse by author, county or genre.

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**[http://www-lib.uwyo.edu/db/bio/index.cfm Wyoming Biography Database] - From the web site, "This database serves as an index to books that contain biographical profiles of Wyoming people. Currently, there are 7,317 entries from 27 books (most of these books are available through the interlibrary loan service of your local library). The late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries are best represented although there are some contemporary figures. If you find the person you are after and have any interest at all in the associated family, I highly recommend looking at the original sketch. Many are rich in details about both the ancestors and children of the subject. Often the article also includes narrative about the spouse's family."

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**[http://www-lib.uwyo.edu/db/bio/index.cfm Wyoming Biography Database] - From the web site, "This database serves as an index to books that contain biographical profiles of Wyoming people. Currently, there are approximately 12,000 entries from 38 books (most of these books are available through the interlibrary loan service of your local library). The late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries are best represented although there are some contemporary figures. If you find the person you are after and have any interest at all in the associated family, I highly recommend looking at the original sketch. Many are rich in details about both the ancestors and children of the subject. Often the article also includes narrative about the spouse's family."

**[Wyoming Governors database Wyoming Governors Database] - Dropdown boxes allow you to limit by state or territorial, term in office, party or whether a governor was a Wyoming native.

**[Wyoming Governors database Wyoming Governors Database] - Dropdown boxes allow you to limit by state or territorial, term in office, party or whether a governor was a Wyoming native.

Revision as of 11:29, 15 June 2013

This page lists databases or static web sites produced by state government or their political subdivisions that provide biographical sketches of authors, state officials, famous state residents, etc. It was last reviewed on June 15, 2013.

Florida Biography & Citation Index contains references to biographical information on notable Floridians in the books, periodicals, vertical files, newspapers and maps of the State Library's Florida Collection. Some of the resources indexed are rare, but many are current periodicals that might be found in local libraries. The records in this index are a subset of the State Library of Florida's library catalog and are searched through the Library Online Catalog. To search for just the Florida Biography/Citation Index citations, click on the "Advanced Search" option (under the search box), and then on the search form, choose Florida Biography & Citation Index from the "Location" dropdown box. On the results of your search, you will see a list of the records with a call number in the format FLCITE(374332.1). Click on the "Details" button to see the record. On the detailed record click on the "Catalog Record" tab to see the list of citations for that record.

Indiana

Indiana Biography Index Published Before 1990 - Search database by the last name of the person. The entries are images of the original card file housed at the state library. Entries include birth and death dates when available.

Indiana Biography Index Published Since 1990 - From the website, "indexes select books and periodicals published in or after 1990 with information about people with strong connections to Indiana. Each entry includes a first and last name, dates of birth and death when available, and basic information about the source."

Legislator Biographical DatabaseThe database includes the legislator's name, years of service, legislative body, political party affiliations, town of residence, some birth and death dates, and incidental additional notes about Maine legislators primarily from 1820 forward.

Maine Writers Database - Searchable database of writers with a relationship to the State of Maine. The connection may be birth, residency, employment or works that are set in Maine.

Governors - Chronological list of the governors of Missouri with party, term, home county, and dates of birth and death.

Lieutenant Governors - Chronological list of the lieutenant governors of Missouri with party, term, home county, and dates of birth and death.

Secretaries of State - Chronological list of the secretaries of state of Missouri with party, term, home county, and dates of birth and death.

State Auditors - Chronological list of the state auditors of Missouri with party, term, home county, and dates of birth and death.

State Treasurers - Chronological list of the state treasurers of Missouri with party, term, home county, and dates of birth and death.

Attorneys General - Chronological list of the attorneys general of Missouri with party, term, home county, and dates of birth and death.

State Legislators - Alphabetical list of state legislators including party, office, county/district elected, and years served. Covers 1820 - 2000.

Officers of the Missouri Senate and House - Chronological list of officers, including President Pro Tem-Senate, Secretary of the Senate, Speaker of the House, and Chief Clerk of the House, for each session. Covers 1820 - 2011.

North Carolina Builders & Architects: A Biographical Dictionary This biographical dictionary highlights architects and builders who have produced North Carolina's architecture for more than 300 years. Clicking on "show more options" opens up Gender, Race, Trade, Styles & Forms, Building Types, and "Flourished Dates." Records includes locations where the builders and architects did projects.

North Dakota

North Dakota Biography Index - An ongoing project to provide access to biographical sketches found in a wide variety of North Dakota publications. It currently contains some 250,000 names to published biographical sketches of North Dakotans found in over 800 publications.

HistoryMakers - A biographical database of Washington elected officials and activists. Entries include basic biographical information with a photo and links to other online information. The database covers the offices of governor, lieutenant governor, secretary of state, treasurer, and representatives of the U.S. House and Senate and will continue to be expanded.

Wyoming

Wyoming Authors Wiki - The Wyoming Authors Wiki is a clearinghouse for information on book authors who've lived in Wyoming or who write about Wyoming. You can search the wiki using the box in the top right corner of every page, or you can browse by author, county or genre.

Wyoming Biography Database - From the web site, "This database serves as an index to books that contain biographical profiles of Wyoming people. Currently, there are approximately 12,000 entries from 38 books (most of these books are available through the interlibrary loan service of your local library). The late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries are best represented although there are some contemporary figures. If you find the person you are after and have any interest at all in the associated family, I highly recommend looking at the original sketch. Many are rich in details about both the ancestors and children of the subject. Often the article also includes narrative about the spouse's family."

[Wyoming Governors database Wyoming Governors Database] - Dropdown boxes allow you to limit by state or territorial, term in office, party or whether a governor was a Wyoming native.